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3. And always has been a Constitutional republic.

Sat May 2, 2026, 08:24 PM

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Well, at least after the Confederation was abolished.

"A republic, if you can keep it," wasn't first uttered in 1987.

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Never was a 'pure democracy'. sinkingfeeling Friday #2

And always has been a Constitutional republic. Igel Saturday #3